“I am delighted by the result of last night’s vote,” said Stephen Pack, president of the United Synagogue. “I am committed to maximise the opportunities for women to take a leadership role in our organisation.”

Co-chair of US Women, Dalia Cramer, said: “This represents a wonderful opportunity for the United Synagogue to benefit hugely from the leadership talent which abounds amongst its female members.”

She added: “The trustee board and indeed the organisation as a whole will be enormously enriched by this decision.”

Leonie Lewis, who runs US Women alongside Cramer, echoed her colleague’s thoughts, saying she was “thrilled” that the motion passed.

“We have been working towards this vision for over 4 years, advocating for women to sit at the table in parity with their male colleagues,” she said.

“This decision is of great significance. Women have always been integral in the US and are fast becoming a major part in the organisation’s leadership.”

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